Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Never Fails...



So I knew coming into this whole blogging thing, that I wouldn't be good at it. I've tried to do other blog a few times. I get going on a good track and then it all just seems to fall apart like it has now. However, I usually don't try to save it once it's already hit rock bottom. For a little over 2 weeks now I've been coming and starting blog entries and getting no where. It's like I'm at a dead end road. I didn't know what people wanted to hear about, what would make people follow and keep reading. Then I realized... my blog is just about me. It's a place for me to just let whatever is stirring in my brain out! So that's what I shall do. 

Holiday season is in full effect. Thanksgiving just pasted last week and I hope that all my American readers had a fantastic holiday! I know I did. Unfortunately my sister and brother in law were out of town for the holiday so it was a small get together for me! My mother made a fabulous lunch for Thanksgiving for my dad, my grandmother, my friend Robert, and myself. We were absolutely stuffed afterwards, to the point we had to take a nap. 

I don't know how many of you do Black Friday shopping... but I do. Every year my mother and I go out in search of some great deals. This year we recruited my best friend Robert to come along with us. You know, thinking he's a man and he can muscle his way around. Well, poor Robert thought that everything he wanted to get, he would get. Oh boy was he wrong. He wanted a popular toy that was out, something in the electronics section, and a fire pit. He figured out very quickly that he isn't a fan of Black Friday shopping. I don't think he will be tagging along next year. Though he did come up empty handed with the major things he wanted... he still ended up getting some dvds, a few toys, and a nice shirt! 

My mom and I take this whole Black Friday thing seriously. We have a plan before we enter the store and we stick to it. Somehow I always get stuck going to the shoe section in one store that we go to. Can you say absolutely ridiculously crazy?!?! All I got to say... is you better stay out of my way. I knock people out. Ok... Not really. But I do get feisty and will knock you out the way. Either way I get what is needed and meet mom in our preplanned location. Quick, simple, and effective. Mom and I came away with some awesome deals and a lot of the things we set out for. Watch and learn Robert, watch and learn. 

Well that's about all we are going to get into in this entry.
How was everyone's Thanksgiving?? What are some traditions that you guys have when it comes to the holidays? Did anyone brave it out for Black Friday? Get any good deals?

Relaxing in the shopping cart before the Black Friday Frenzy begins!
Robert said you can't have Thanksgiving without a sandwich!
Robert enjoying his sandwich!


Monday, November 12, 2012

Extended Break

Well hello to who ever still follows my blog. 
I'm sorry to have taken an extended break.
A lot has been going on in the life of Holly.
The biggest thing to deal with lately has been the breaking up of my boyfriend and me.
It's had be stressed out the last few weeks.

I'm really sad to see it over and I wish nothing but the best for him.

Our regular season of kickball ended this past Friday leaving us with a 6-4 record for the season.
I am really proud of my team, seeing as how we had a really tough schedule this season.

Now it's time for play offs this weekend. 
I'm super excited and know that we can do really well!



However, my Norfolk Admirals haven't done so well.
They are on a 4 game road trip... in which I hope they get their act together.
They have lost the first 3 games on the road and today is the final contest.
Pretty ugly loses if you ask me. :(
So I'm hoping to listen to the game today and get to hear the boys win.

Thinking about doing an Alaska post here soon.
So make sure you check back with me.
I'm going to try to get back into the swing of things here.

Until next time...
Enjoy your Monday. 


Friday, November 2, 2012

Freaky Friday. && A Recipe!

Ok so it's not really "freaky"... but it is FRIDAY!



On tonight's agenda is kickball and hockey. 
SchweatyBallz looks to get another win to finish out the season strong.
&& Then hopefully it's off to see some Admirals hockey! 

As always, there are many things I would like to get done this weekend.
Cleaning out and moving my cabinets in are on the list... 
As well as doing some retail therapy.
It's much needed right now.


I really want to get some Pho 79 and sweet frog (froyo).
So hopefully my sister reads this and takes a hint!
HINT HINT BETHANY!!!

Well now that all the ruckus from the Hurricane has calmed down...
It's back to life as usual! 

I tried out another new recipe the other day.
Does anyone like Beef Stroganoff??
This recipe is SUPER simple and very yummy!

Ingridients:
2 lbs beef stew meat
3 cans of cream of mushroom soup
1 cup of sour cream
1/2 cup of water
1 envelope of dry onion soup mix
french onions

Salt & Pepper to taste
Egg Noodles


Directions:
Combine soup, sour cream, water, and soup mix in a crock pot. 
Stir it all together then add your stew meat.
Combine it all really well to make sure everything is coated.
Turn the crock pot on low for 6 hours (or high for 3).
Cook your egg noodles according to package directions.
When done, put your noodles on a plate and soup stroganoff mixture over it.
Top it with a dollop of sour cream and some french onion straws and enjoy!!! 


(sorry I can't remember where I found the recipe.)

So what are your plans for this weekend?